Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Pacific Northwest Innovations as an Entry-Level Administrative Assistant and kickstart your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. We're seeking motivated individuals with strong organizational skills to support our operations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in office administration while working alongside industry professionals. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant downtown Portland workplace.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive health insurance package
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional growth stipend
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Handle incoming communications (phone, email, mail) and route appropriately
- Prepare, edit, and distribute professional correspondence and documents
- Organize and maintain digital filing systems and physical records
- Assist with event planning and logistics for company functions
- Support department heads with administrative tasks as needed
- Process invoices and expense reports accurately
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree preferred
- 1-2 years of administrative or office support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in data handling
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems